As previously mentioned, Hodgson is a stop-gap solution. Much rather use the cap towards players who will help us in the long-term.
I don't think we've got a shot at Grant with the new team almost certainly getting one of Smith or Grant and Melbourne retaining the other.
Lomax on the other hand - absolutely yes. The injuries are an issue but they largely seem unrelated - hopefully he can overcome them and deliver on his potential.
With that said, come November 1, Manu has to be the main target. I would love him in the 4 but playing as a 2nd fullback/five-eighth when we're in attacking zones. Extremely class player and would work well with Doueihi's running game.
I don't think we've got a shot at Grant with the new team almost certainly getting one of Smith or Grant and Melbourne retaining the other.
Lomax on the other hand - absolutely yes. The injuries are an issue but they largely seem unrelated - hopefully he can overcome them and deliver on his potential.
With that said, come November 1, Manu has to be the main target. I would love him in the 4 but playing as a 2nd fullback/five-eighth when we're in attacking zones. Extremely class player and would work well with Doueihi's running game.